Talk:Colbert Report, The

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New point: (a) So, did Colbert make a jackass out of himself or what when he was 'testifying' on Capital Hill? ;) MoviePropMaster2008

I honestly don't think so. I mean, honestly, when the man was called into the session what in god's name did they think would happen? He holds both parties up to ridicule so he was given a golden opportunity to do it live and in person. Who could blame the man? --Charon68 01:27, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

No, it was the Democrats who invited him, hoping that a celeb would testify as to the 'plight' of farm workers, etc. etc. etc. It was idiotic and an embarrassment to the entire Congress. Sure we have people who we deem idiotic who are elected to office, but I still hold the institution of Congress in high regard, even though the current crop have the lowest approval ratings in history. Just like the Presidency, we elect a new person every 4 to 8 years, the institution is not bad, but we have a mixed bag with whomever we elect into the office. I was more angry NOW at Colbert for making a mockery of the 'institution' of Congress, even though I have lost respect for many current members of Congress. MoviePropMaster2008

I don't disagree with you about that point but when I look at the "celebs" who have testified before Congress over the years I question the very nature of having them before Congress in the first place. Case in point was when Jessica Lange and Sissy Spacek testified during the farm crisis in the 80s. Their only qualification was that they both had been in films about failing farms. Colbert is/was no different. Aside from his biting commentaries he has NO qualifications or expertise in order to testify in regards to the plight of farm workers. He must have realized that and run with it. To be sure disrespectful but he was doing what he was qualified to do and make those he holds in contempt squirm. --Charon68 01:39, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

I don't mean to be confrontational MPM, but I don't see how anyone can have respect for congress anymore whether it be the people or the institution. In fact, while I respect many government agencies, the institutions of Congress, the Presidency, and even the Supreme Court to an extent are nothing but wretched shells of what they once were decades ago. Politicians are naturally one of the lowest forms of human beings around (Proof!!![1]) and any institution they frequent in my opinion is similarly corrupted. And with Judges getting more and more of the politician stink on them there is not a branch of government left that deserves any respect. -Anonymous

I respect the institution as created by the founding fathers. You are entitled to your opinion, however, shallow it may be ;) MoviePropMaster2008

It's okay to respect the institution of Congress without respecting the cretins who are in it. And ultimately, it's the fault of the people as they're the ones putting/keeping them in office. --funkychinaman 16:39, 9 October 2010 (UTC)